Ola Aina is aiming to finish the season on a high with Nottingham Forest after they defeated Brentford away from home on Saturday in the Premier League, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian full-back put Forest ahead at the Gtech Community Stadium in the 38th minute before former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga doubled their lead in the second half. The result kept Forest in the top four,...
Ahmed Musa scored late on Saturday as Kano Pillars secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in a thrilling matchday 18 clash in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Kano Pillars took the lead in the 30th minute through a well-taken strike by Rabiu Alhassan, but Niger Tornadoes drew level in the 60th minute, courtesy of Mohammed Aliyu. The game was heading towards...
Nantes forward Moses Simon will undergo surgery in the next few days according to manager Antoine Kamboure, Afrosport reports. The Nigeria international sustained the injury during Nantes 4-1 defeat to Brest last weekend. Although Simon played the game till the final whistle, he registered an assist for Nantes' consolation goal. Komboure confirmed the 29-year-old will be unavailable for two weeks. "We are taking advantage of this...
Daniel Ogunmodede has released an 18-man roster for Sunday's African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana's Black Galaxies, Afrosport reports. Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali is listed alongside the Remo Stars quartet of Sadiq Ismail, Sikiru Alimi, Jide Fatokun, and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. The coach also listed goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defender Victor Collins and forward Abubakar, as well as Ikorodu City full-back, Waliu Ojetoye. The...
The 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2024, earlier scheduled to be held in January 2025, will now be held from 16-30 May 2025, Afrosport reports. The decision to reschedule the sporting fiesta was taken at a joint technical meeting of stakeholders in Abeokuta on Thursday. The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, explained that the shift in date will...
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